{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The DOC Podcast","title":"The Hidden Link Between Craniofacial Growth, Airway, and TMD (w/Dr. Priya Mistry) [Ep.181]","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/7aaa13dd\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3632,"description":"In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Priya Mistry, a general dentist turned TMJ and TMD specialist who practices in Vancouver, Washington. After 11 years in general dentistry, Priya bought her mentor's TMJ practice in 2021 and has been on a mission ever since to educate both patients and colleagues about the connections between jaw health, airway, facial development, and overall wellness. We dive deep into how modern lifestyle changes,  from formula feeding to soft diets to low tongue posture, are reshaping our jaws and contributing to an epidemic of TMJ disorders and sleep-disordered breathing. \nPriya explains her neuromuscular treatment approach, the pushback she faces from the dental community, and why she believes TMD is just the tip of the iceberg. We also get into the dogma and ego problems plaguing our profession, what \"evidence-based\" really means, and why early growth guidance in kids could prevent so much suffering down the road. This is a conversation about challenging orthodoxy, staying humble, and always keeping the patient first.\nChapters:\n0:00 — Welcome & Dr. Mistry's Background\n1:33 — Building a TMJ Practice on Social Media\n3:59 — Dogma, Ego & the Challenges of Speaking Differently\n17:46 — The Evolution of Malocclusion: From Cavemen to Modern Jaws\n18:41 — Tongue Position, Nursing & Facial Development\n23:07 — TMD Is the Tip of the Iceberg: The OSA Connection\n26:09 — Neuromuscular Dentistry vs. Orofacial Pain\n30:21 — What \"Evidence-Based\" Really Means\n35:39 — Diagnosing & Treating TMJ Patients\n38:27 — Sleep Studies: Lab vs. Home Testing\n43:30 — Treatment Approach: Orthotics, Hands-On Therapy & Results\n50:05 — Early Intervention for Kids: Don't Wait for Straight Teeth\n55:06 — Closing & Where to Find Dr. Mistry\nLinks:\nDr. Priya Mistry's website: tmjdentaldoc.com\nInstagram/TikTok/YouTube: @the_tmj_doc\nDr. Mistry's TMD diagnosis & treatment course (beginner-friendly): https://tmjdentaldoc.com/tmj-course/ \nJoin The DOC Community on Facebook for more...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Wf6VIMhB_ulpfJzsJlix0BOF0i4W9yk8xxJ6-5X1Y6E/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQxOTI3LzE2OTg2/MzExNDktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}